Two Tone Glazed Dresser

Deanna from It’s Just Me was given this chest of drawers by a friend. It looked great when she saw it in the photo but little did she know it had a few skeletons in its closet. Or should I say exoskeletons since the dresser was filled with TONS of yucky creepy crawlers.

It took hours of cleaning to even get this baby ready for her makeover. Then came the stripping, sanding, painting, and glazing! Deanna says, “This piece took me about 42 hours of HARD work but was worth every minute.”

See the complete transformation at It’s Just Me.

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March 31, 2012March 30, 2012

Black Burlap Table

Kim from RePOSHture recently refabbed a couple of roadside tables using a beautiful combination of black paint and burlap. Both tabletops had insets that weren’t looking so hot and needed to go.

I love how Kim replaced the insets with burlap. The texture of the natural fiber looks great with the smooth finish of the semi-gloss paint. I really think Kim’s painted border is the perfect finishing touch and draws the whole piece together.

Get the tutorial at RePOSHture.

By Kimm | Filed under Tables | Tags: accent table, burlap, curbside find, DIY, dumpster diving, end table, how to, mod podge, refab, refabbed table, repurpose, revamp, roadside rescue, roadside table, side table, table makeover, table with burlap, trash to treasure, trash to treasures

March 30, 2012March 29, 2012

Guitar Spice Shelf

From clocks to coffee tables, I have seen some pretty cool ideas for upcycling old instruments. I can imagine it’s hard for a musician to part with a beloved guitar or set of drums, so repurposing them makes all the more sense. That was the case for the genius behind Bayadaim who was determined to find a way to salvage his guitar after it broke.

It took a year of gathering dust in the garage before the idea of turning this trusty friend into a spice shelf came to fruition. Talk about some creative shelving! It would really be cute for displaying musical mementoes or knickknacks.

Get the tutorial at Bayadaim.

March 30, 2012March 29, 2012

Wood Chevron Planter

Dez and Seth from 91204 created an AWESOME wood planter that will bring some serious style to your outdoors. While the main box frame was built from redwood and cedar, leftover pieces of pallet wood are the real stars here.

I love how Dez and Seth added splashes of color to a few of the boards and then arranged them to create a chevron pattern around the main frame. It’s like a piece of art for your yard!

Check it out at 91204.

By Kimm | Filed under Recycled, Uncategorized | Tags: chevron planter, curbside find, DIY, diy planter, dumpster diving, how to, make your own, pallet project, pallet upcycle, pallet wood, pallets, refab, repurpose, revamp, roadside rescue, trash to treasure, trash to treasures, upcycled pallet, wood planterm wooden

March 29, 2012March 28, 2012

Mirror to Chalkboard

Oversized chalkboards have become very popular for their decorative and functional capabilities. Plus, they happen to be super easy to DIY, especially if you can get your hands on an old mirror. Jessica from Mom 4 Real had this dark wood mirror hanging out in her bedroom and was eager to give it a revamping.

This project really was as simple as primer and paint! Jessica loves that she can move her new chalkboard around her house and easily change what it says whenever she pleases.

Find the tutorial at Mom 4 Real.

By Kimm | Filed under Decor, Wall Decor | Tags: chalkboard paint, curbside find, decorative chalkboard, diy chalkboard, dumpster diving, mirror to chalkboard, mirror upcycle, paint, primer, refab, refabbed mirror, repurpose, revamp, roadside rescue, trash to treasure, trash to treasures

March 29, 2012March 28, 2012

Hubcap Flower Garden

Have you ever driven past an old hubcap sitting on the side of the road and wondered what it could possibly become? If so, Mike from Blue Velvet Chair has your answer! She went on a hubcap hunt and came up with three greasy, grimy plastic hubcaps that were in need of a good scrubbing.

After their bath, Mike used spray paint and a other embellishments to turn the hubcaps into a beautiful, blooming wall garden. Meet Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather. I love these for an outside garden area but can also see them making super cute wall décor in a play area.

Check out the tutorial at Blue Velvet Chair.

By Kimm | Filed under Recycled | Tags: curbside find, dumpster diving, hubcap, hubcap to flower, hubcap upcycle, hubcaps, old hubcap, refab, repurpose, repurposed hubcap, revamp, roadside rescue, trash to treasure, trash to treasures, wall garden

March 28, 2012March 27, 2012

Monogrammed Mailbox

Andrea from Queen B and Me rescued this mailbox from the trash after her husband ripped it off the post at their new home and chucked it into the garbage. He underestimated Andrea’s determination to make the beaten up mailbox “cute” (and her stealthy skills at sneaking it into their car!)

Andrea completed her mailbox makeover mission (say that three times fast!) with some sandpaper, primer, and paint. When Andrea later gave the mailbox to her husband, he didn’t even realize it was the same one!

Drum Coffee Table

Tim from Kara Paslay Designs shares how to repurpose an old drum into a unique coffee table that gives off a soft glow. Tim started with an old, inexpensive drum. While I don’t know too much about musical instruments, it’s a pretty safe bet that you could score an old drum from a garage sale or thrift store.

Tim removed the black laminate from the drum’s exterior and refinished the underlying wood with a rich stain. He then used a string of Christmas lights to create the glowing interior and finished it off with the glass tabletop from an old patio set. Isn’t this the coolest table for a music lover?

Find the complete tutorial at Kara Paslay Designs.

By Kimm | Filed under Tables | Tags: coffee table, coffee tables, creative table, curbside find, drum repurpose, drum to coffee table, drum upcycle, drums, dumpster diving, music, music theme, musicians, old drum, refab, repurpose, revamp, roadside rescue, trash to treasure, trash to treasures, unique table